COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Schug Carneros Estate Winery
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Schug Estate Pinot Noir 2016 is a 100% Pinot Noir from the Carneros appellation in California. Produced by Schug Carneros Estate Winery, founded by German winemaker Walter Schug, the wine reflects a commitment to an elegant, European style. The Carneros region's cool, windy climate is crucial for the slow maturation of Pinot Noir grapes, contributing to the wine's character. The 2016 vintage experienced a warm spring and summer, with cooling fog in August, influencing grape development. The winery's philosophy emphasizes a delicate approach to winemaking, drawing on a long family history.
ALCOHOL
13.8%
AVG. PRICE
€45
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Carneros' strong afternoon winds create small berries, concentrating flavor.
Fact 02
The winery's heritage connects to a 12th-century German Pinot Noir estate.
Fact 03
Schug's philosophy favors elegance and a light touch in winemaking.
Fact 04
This wine is vegan-friendly.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Schug Estate Pinot Noir 2016 is crafted from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. Following harvest, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation for two months in large oak casks. It is then aged for nine months in 60-gallon French oak barrels, with 21% new oak. The winery's winemaking philosophy prioritizes an elegant, European style, with a focus on a light touch and balanced alcohol levels.
